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"A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 6, 1997 - 11 Police report Counterfeits showing up in Scugog 'Durham Regional Police report that coun- terfeit money is once again making the rounds throughout Scugog Township. Police report that a fake $20 bill was brought to the Royal Bank in Port Perry on April 30 by a citizen for verification. After a brief check, the Royal Bank con- firmed that the bill was counterfeit. Sled missing While the snow has left the ground, thieves are still stealing area snowmobiles, local police say. Durham Police report that a green 1997 Polaris 500 and a single bed trailer were stolen from a Devitts Rd. stor- age shed. Between April 15 and May 1, someone entered the shed through a sliding door on the east side of the shed and made off with the machine and trailer. The snowmachine was estimated to be worth $8,000 and a value has not been placed on the trailer. Attempted arson Durham Police are still investigating a break, enter and attempted arson of a McKee Rd. workshop. Sometime overnight on April 30 and May 1 someone broke into the workshop and doused the door with kerosene before lighting it. However, the kerosene didn't burn well and eventually went out. Police are still investigating. Stolen Van A blue 1992 Plymouth Voyager was stolen from the Port Perry Plaza on May 1, say local Police. The van was taken between-8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and was later discovered on May 3 in the woods at west end of Bradburn Rd., west of Blackstock. Seatbelt Blitz Durham Regional Police report that dur- ing a two-week seatbelt blitz 525 people in the region where fined $105 and two demerit points for seatbelt infractions. There were a total of 166 people in 26 Division (Scugog, Brock and xbridge Townships) who were fined by local police. This represents the highest non-compliance total in Durham Region. Regatta won't be held this summer Mayor Howard Hall, citing fond personal memories of the Regatta, said "it was a great day for the kids. | remember the sail boat races and the great fun; its a shame to lose it." Long time Regatta volunteer Len Proutt may have summed up the demise of the much beloved family event when he said, "Nothing in this world is so grand that it lasts forever." From Page 1 hope for the Caesarea Regatta. "If people don't come forward they can only blame themselves for the loss of the Regatta." Albert Putsey, whose name has always been most closely associated with the event, declined comment, citing legal reasons. iN THIS WORLD, iTS SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST. MEET THE FITTEST. 200 HP Vortec 4300 SFI V6 - engine. 4-speed automatic I li a hla i transmission, cloth seats, aE 4-wheel ABS, dual air bags, air conditioning, deluxe ar ' chrome grille, galvanized steel } i --_- 8 ft. cargo box, two-tier loading, 7. speed sensitive steering | yr air conditioning, 4-wheel ABS, dual air bags, cloth seats, cruise control, tilt-wheel™ steering, chrome wheels, galvanized steel cargo box, two-tier loading, speed sensitive steering See Your Dealer Now For Details! ER Don't forget to use your GM Card Earnings | toward The Total Purchase Price or lease down Zid payment of your next new GM vehicle. ot What's your card done for YOU lately ? FINANCING MC 13M Card Earnings may be applied toward The Total Purchase Price or lease down -------------------------------- our G payment of any eligible new General Motors Vehicle Fleet sales and commercial leases ON SELECTED (Vo Ho Hl = I<) Y sxchuded For complete details on vehicle ehgribiity, tae your General Motors Dealer alers De You Should Know This: 'Based on a 36 month lease for 1997 GMC Sierra Regular Cab 1SH and 1997 GMC Sierra | dendodd Truck Cab 1SB equipped as descnbed Annual kilometre init 20 000 km $0 08 por excess kilometre: A mimmuom down payment ol $2 100 and $300 security deposit are requied OAC Other lease options available [Freight $895 hcence msurande AN 1X0 are not included Dealer trade may be necessary Dealer may sellflease tor less See Dealer tor detonate Fann ng on approved GMAC credit only Example $10 000 borrowed at 3 9% APR the monthly payment 1s $225 33 tor A8 monte. Cost of borrowing $815 1a Total obligation 1s $10 815 84 Down payment may be required "1 Offers, Apply to T9997 new or demonstrator models only and i apples to qualfied retail customers only Limited time offers which may not be combed with other ofters Soe Dealer Tor dotanle The Pod Pevep Star Offer Available For A Limited Time Only. KODIAK STERRAS CR: Get Wie rom tartan Lr mem